Author: Aimee

Probably the first of many…

When I picked up Declan today I discovered it had been Picture Day at school. And he was wearing the very new, but very casual Chicago t-shirt I bought for him this weekend. The one with the huge C-H-I-C-A-G-O letters emblazoned across his chest.Thank god…

Third time’s a charm.

I finally made it! To Chicago! With my girlfriends! I first "met" Jen, Jen, Stacie, Tami and Tisha while I was pregnant with Declan. On a mommy message board. We have talked to each other electronically almost every day ever since. I have met 2…

April Sadness

I don't feel right going into my weekend recap without taking a moment to reflect on what happened at Virginia Tech yesterday.When I boarded my plane to come home, I learned of the tragedy for the first time as I watched the screen in the…

Time to show the love.

Have you noticed that obnoxious blue badge to the right? Where I was nominated for a Blogger's Choice Award? (Thanks Doodaddy!) How cool is that?Well, not that I expect to win or anything (Dooce is in every category for Christ's sakes), but I will make…

Notice I am still fascinated with James Morrison >>>

His album is incredible y'all. I love the whole thing. And how often can you say that - really?But more importantly, Jeff and I are are going to see him play at a little lounge downtown tomorrow night. A little teensey weensy lounge.And he doesn't…

What the kid does when Mama goes away.

He climbs trees. Really tall trees. All by himself.The photo below is actually 2 photos from Bryan's cell phone spliced together because the tree was too freaking tall to get into one shot.I had to put my head between my knees when I saw it.But…

When I woke up this morning, my grass was green.

Apparently that monster storm took a right turn and headed 100 miles south to New Mexico. You know what that means? CHICAGO, baby!The Smurfs came through, man.I head to the airport in about an hour and unless really cloudy skies hold a plane down, I…